I sure wish I was able to sleep later. It doesn't seem to matter how late I go to bed or if I don't have anywhere to be the next day. I still wake up between 8 and 8:30, exhausted, but unable to fall back asleep.

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Off to DC tomorrow to check out the tapeworms-in-the-brain lab. I'm excited and nervous. I can't wait to see what Bethesda looks like. Also, I'm a little excited to dress all professionally. Back Thursday afternoon.

The snow is great. It'd be even better for hot chocolate, movies, and snuggles. Pity about that finals period thing. It's getting to the panic point for a lot of people, who are thus becoming a bit on edge. Ah, such is life at Smith in early to mid December. I myself just might find my focus pants soon.

Back in NoHo. Walking back into Haven always feels like home, although after an hour or so before everyone's back it seems so quiet and empty. I'm really bummed out right now, and wishing it was J term instead of after Thanksgiving, when we all suddenly remember how much work we have. It would be nicer if more people were here.

Yay course registration! And the people in the registrar's office who field the calls are really nice and helpful. I am actually doing this certificate in Culture, Health and Science! I'm excited!

I need to sleep more.

It's pouring. My house just danced in the rain and it was wonderful. Now, accompanying the sounds of drumming rain are the sounds of other gleefully shrieking Smithies. I really connect wth the idea of rain as renewal.

Overwhelmed. Much harder than I expected. Haven looks beautiful, doesn't feel like home yet. Hillel stuff is great. Trying to keep busy but the downtime still gets me. Usually I'd be hanging stuff on my walls, but I'm not ready to do that yet. This campus is too quiet right now.